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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.67, 281.45 and 72.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.67, 281.45 and 72.07 is: 108.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.67 : 281.45 = 72.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.67/281.45 = 72.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.67x = 281.45 × 72.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.67x = 20,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,284.10/187.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.08

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